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Texas History Collection
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KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection
8
Harris and Eliza Kempner
4
Lee College Oral Histories
2
Abilene Library Consortium
1
Clara Luper Collection
1
Oklahoma Historical Society Manuscript Collection
1
Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection
1
Rescuing Texas History, 2007
1
The 12th Armored Division Photograph Collection
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[Postcard of a Mountain Scene]
Postcard of ice capped mountains surrounding a lush green valley. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va. U.S.A."
Date:
August 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fourth Avenue in Downtown Huntington Painting]
Postcard of several business buildings on either side of a one-way street with cars both driving and parked on the sides of the road.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Genuine Certeich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone"
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ritter Park Municipal Rose Gardens]
Postcard of pink, red, and yellow flowers in front of a stone circular rest area.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Douglas A. Patterson, Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Skyline of Huntington]
Postcard of an aerial view of Huntington with a bridge crossing the river that splits the city.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone"
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman Standing Near Window]
Postcard of a woman wearing a green dress standing near a window with a mistletoe pattern on the pane and "A Merry Christmas" written on the glass. The letter on the back reads, "With great wishes for a lovely X-mas from Phoebe." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1114 3rd Avenue Huntington West Va."
Date:
December 22, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott]
The image in front of the postcard shows a green and yellow two story house in the background. To the left side of the house is a glass room with trees behind it. In the foreground there is a garden with shrubbery and flowers. The home belongs to actor and singer Chauncey Olcott. On the bottom of the postcard is printed the following: "Saratoga, Inniscarra. Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott." On the lower right corner is printed the following: "Printed by Louis Glaser, Leipzig, Germany" along with handwritten illegible text. The postcard is addressed to Mr. Geo Caldwell from Huntington, West Virginia.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Louis Glaser
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of an Aerial View St. Mary's Hospital]
Postcard of an aerial photograph of St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by trees and buildings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Iroquois Hotel]
Postcard addressed to Mr. James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard, signed V. M., says, "We are having a fine time. Going to Detroit this P.M. Crossed Lake Ontario yesterday going to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Nigh and Gordou stopped here, the twenty-ninth."
Date:
July 31, 1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Babies and a Cow]
Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. L. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows a cartoon of four babies drinking milk from a cow in a field. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "I will be home when the milk gives out."
Date:
1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Guyandotte Club in Huntington]
Postcard of a two story brick house with a white front porch and grey roof. The scene is described as "Guyandotte Club, Huntington, W. Va." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
December 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of West Virginia Asylum]
Postcard of a three story brick building with moss crowing up the sides, a pale yellow walkway edged by hedges and the courtyard. The bottom edge reads as "Part of the West Virginia Asylum - Huntington, W. Va." The right edge has a note that reads, "With love to all from Edna." The back of the postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 2006 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
February 8, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children]
Postcard of two well dressed children in a backyard. The boy is dressed in a blue sailor suit, handing a flower to a girl in a yellow dress. "Introduction" is typed on the lower left corner. On the back, "Hello Mamie, with love, Sig," is written. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Carnegie Public Library in Huntington]
Postcard of a two story marble structure with three well dressed women standing around a statue in front. The letter written around the edges is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Louise McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 11, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of New Court House in Chicago]
Postcard of a large 10 story building, at the foot of which pedestrians wander the sidewalk and yellow trolly cars rumble down the tracks. The back of the postcard reads, "Will sail in one hour, and I'll be glad as I am tired & fumbling ground. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
June 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Frederick Hotel in Huntington]
Postcard of a six story brown and white building with yellow and white window coverings, described as "Frederick Hotel Huntington W. Va." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, Have just struck the big city and it looks fine. I'm off to see the sights now. IF I don't get back Friday noon, I'm a liar. My best to all, Kilbourn." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third, Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
May 11, 1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Children on Badminton Court]
Postcard of a young girl with a red dress and brown wide-brim hat holding a white bag full of red balls. The boy wears a white sweater and black pants, holding a badminton racket under his arm. The letter reads, "Dear Mamie, I have so many letters to write today that I will not have time to write you one but will write tomorrow. I went auto-riding with Sig last night had a fine time. Mrs. Carlton now is going to give a party for her sister tonight. The girls in the 'Sewing Club' gave a trolly ride Weds. night but I did not get in from Nacogdoches in time to go. School opens the 9th. You had better come home down if you want to have a little fun. Jamie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 20, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of House Near Coast With Three Boats]
Postcard of a white house with a red roof and steaming chimney with a woman carrying a basket outside. Three boats are near the coast of the body of water. The back of the postcard contains a note, "With Love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Marshall College]
Postcard of a campus of red buildings surrounded by neighboring houses. The postcard is further described on the back as "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The Oldest College located in West Virginia's largest city." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 13, 1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Queen Alexandra]
Postcard of a woman with curled brown hair, wearing a fur stole around her shoulders over a blue dress with a white collar. The postcard adds further information with "Her Most Gracious Majesty Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, eldest daughter of H. M. King Christian IX of Denmark, Queen and Consort of H. M. King Edward VII. Born 1st December, 1844. Married fourth March 1863." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date:
July 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Guyan Country Club and Golf Course]
Postcard of a white two story country club with green trim and green tiled roofing, white columns support the veranda with red wooden planks as flooring. A dirt road winds in front of the Guyan Country Club, and trees spread in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone"
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of S.S. North Land]
Postcard of a large white steamship with yellow and black steamers with white decorative stars. The flag flying bears the name "Northland." Below the scene, "Northern Steamship Co's S. S. North Land This is a perfect palace. Sister ship," is written. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 28, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marshall University Towers]
Postcard of two 15 story brick buildings from across a street. On the back, the postcard is described as the following - "Huntington, W. Va. The Towers on the Campus of Marshall University. Residential halls and cafeteria."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harry Cornwell
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ritter Park]
Postcard of trees behind a groups of red and white roses and trimmed hedges, behind a stone bench facing a circular pond.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Curteichcolor Art-Creation From Color Transparencies
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park 2]
Postcard of a pink rose bush in front of hedges trimmed in a circular pattern, with a rock wall as a gate, and trees in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Curteichcolor 3-D Natural Color Reproduction
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History